This Teen Helped Newborns During the Early Pandemic Days
July 13, 2022 — When Bryn Hammock learned that the babies in her local hospital’s NICU could only spend 2 hours a day with their parents due to COVID-19 restrictions…
Over-the-counter birth control pills are available worldwide. The U.S. may be next
Enlarge this image Drugmaker HRA Pharma has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve an over-the-counter birth control pill called Opill. The agency’s review process is estimated to take…
COVID Boosters Can Help People With Lupus
By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with lupus benefit from a COVID-19 booster shot after full vaccination, with a new study…
Coronaviruses Can Survive on Frozen Meat for a Month
WEDNESDAY, July 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Had COVID? You might want to clean your freezer out. A new study suggests that cousins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive on…
Should You Get Your Child an ADHD Coach?
You may be looking for extra support to help your child with ADHD succeed at school and home. An ADHD coach can teach kids new organization, time management, and study…
What Tech Is Doing to Help With Suicide Prevention
Although it’s not possible to prevent every suicide, there are a lot things that can help lower the risk. And some of that is as close as your smartphone. Health…
‘Don’t Panic’: U.S. Has Tools to Manage BA.5, White House Says
July 12, 2022 – The BA.5 Omicron subvariant is dominating now and accounts for 65% – or about two-thirds – of the virus causing COVID-19 in the United States, federal…
What Happens When You Contact 988 About Suicide?
Beginning on July 16, you can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It’s a new way to reach free, live support if you or someone you know…
Nasal Spray for Allergies Now Available Without a Prescription
July 12, 2022 – A little over a year after its FDA approval, Bayer has announced that its prescription-strength nasal spray for indoor and outdoor allergies (brand name Astepro) is…
Coming Soon: More Breathable, More Comfortable Face Masks
July 12, 2022 – Sitting at his desk in Sea Girt, NJ, John Schwind is eager to demonstrate his ReadiMask 365. He holds up what looks like a white sheet…